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Question
Some flowers are used in different forms - like rose and marigold are used in garlands and as loose petals too.
- Find out the prices of these different forms.
One flower ______ One garland ______ One bouquet ______ - Has the flower-seller learnt to make bouquets or a net of flowers from anybody? From whom?
- Would they like the other members of their family to do this work? Why?
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Solution
- Find out the prices of these different forms.
One flower Rs. 50/- One garland Rs. 20/- One bouquet Rs. 5/- - Generally, they learn to make bouquets or garlands of flowers from their elders.
- Yes, they would like the other members of their family to do this work because this work also provides a good income.
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